Vehicle Summary

The 2015 Mazda Miata is a two-seat, rear-drive convertible available with a soft top or hardtop roof. It is powered by a high-revving 2.0-liter I-4 making 167 hp (158 hp in the automatic) and 140 lb-ft of torque. The base Sport model is available with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic. In the Club and Grand Touring trims, the manual transmission is a six-speed unit. Fuel economy is acceptable at 22/28 mpg city/highway with the five-speed manual and 21/28 mpg with either of the six-speed transmissions. A redesigned Miata will go on sale as a 2016 model in the summer of 2015.

Overview

With a lightweight chassis and a high-revving engine, the 2015 Mazda Miata excels in handling with impressive balance and high levels of control that inspires driver confidence. Even though it isn’t the most powerful sports car on the market, the Miata accelerates quickly thanks to its high-revving engine and excellent transmissions with the soft-top variant being quickerthan the hardtop. While there is a little bit of body roll, the Miata’s responsiveness makes it one of the most confidence-inspiring vehicles thanks to its sharpness, near-perfect front to rear balance, and a drivetrain that work together perfectly.

Inside the cabin is where the 2015 Miata shows its age since it isn’t available with a navigation system or a rearview camera, both of which are optional or standard in its competitors. Space in the cabin is tight particularly in the hardtop variant, where taller drivers may find that they can’t fit in the car with the roof raised.

The NHTSA and IIHS have not crash tested the 2015 Miata.

What We Think

When it comes to providing driving fun, the Mazda Miata delivers in spades, with excellent handling, balance, and sharpness. In a 2012 First Test review, we said that the car is a superbly capable car with high levels of grip and cornering capability. Its near-perfect weight distribution contributes to the car’s engaging dynamics since it enables the person behind the wheel to have greater control of the car, allowing him/her to drive it closer to the limits confidently.

In a comparison test against six two-door sports cars, the Miata placed third despite its age, becauseof its excellent handling, and superb steering feel, which gave the driver a good sense of the car’s movements. The Miata’s tight cabin, however, means that not everyone can fit in the car. Additionally, its dated interior puts it behind the competition.

2015 Mazda Miata Pricing

Fair Market Price - New Carwhat is this?

$24,059

New Car is the price a consumer can reasonably expect to pay for a new vehicle at a dealership at the end of negotiations, and includes destination charges, taxes and fees. The actual transaction price will be dependent on innumerable variables, from the dealer's inventory to the buyer's bargaining skills, so this figure is an approximation.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$23,970

Estimated Monthly Payment to Own New

$433 /month

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$20,600

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

2015 Mazda Miata Pricing

Fair Market Price

what does this mean?

$24,059

New Car is the price a consumer can reasonably expect to pay for a new vehicle at a dealership at the end of negotiations, and includes destination charges, taxes and fees. The actual transaction price will be dependent on innumerable variables, from the dealer's inventory to the buyer's bargaining skills, so this figure is an approximation.

2015 Mazda Miata News and Reviews

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